EAT BULAGA LAUNCHES FIRST EVER ALDUB TELE-MOVIE

Tom Nansbury says: An optimist laughs to forget; a pessimist forgets to laugh.

TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT: When tasks seem too dull to endure, figure out a way to make them fun. Keep your good feelings going and entertain yourself. Laugh. For once you find laughter, you can survive. Laugh to unfreeze pride and unwind secrecy. Laugh to create a joyful sense of blessings and serenity and contentment. Laugh till you become silent and tears come out of your eyes – they nourish your soul. For laughter is God's gift and promise that He will never let you sink under your circumstances. He is an eternally happy God and to laugh with Him is to laugh from the heart – a part of you that is capable of healing, a part that allows you to bear pain.

Good humor is a tonic for mind and body. It is the best antidote for anxiety and depression. It is a business asset. It attracts and keeps friends. It lightens human burdens. It is the direct route to serenity and contentment. Laughter is the only cure for grief. And I believe that love is stronger than death. A day without laughter is a day wasted. Laughter is the sun that drives winter from the human face. We need more love in the world. We need more kindness, more compassion, more joy, more laughter.

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Eat Bulaga brings you another first in Philippine television as the show will present to you the first ever telemovie "Love Is..." headlined by the phenomenal Aldub tandem of Alden Richards and Maine Mendoza. - photo courtesy of Eat Bulaga FB page

After a successful two-month run of the much talked about Miss Millennial Philippines 2017, the Philippines' longest-running noontime show "Eat Bulaga!" is once again making another first in the history of Philippine television as they revealed another surprise to all its viewers on October 14.

The surprise came about when teasers were aired during this week. The viewers speculated about what's behind those teasers aired during the show these past few days. Some netizens opined that the ever-popular Kalyeserye is once again making a comeback.

Then on the show earlier, it officially revealed that they are going to air the first ever telemovie specially produced by Eat Bulaga, with the phenomenal loveteam "AlDub" (Alden Richards and Maine Mendoza), headlining the said movie. AlDub fans rejoiced about the biggest revelation from the Eat Bulaga Dabarkads!

And so, this is it! Eat Bulaga is set to premiere its first ever television movie, aptly entitled "Love Is..." The said telemovie series is the latest offering to all AlDub fans after their successful "Sa Tamang Panahon" (At The Right Time) event at the Philippine Arena on October 24, 2015, and the Kalyeserye Wedding on October 23, 2016. This is also another movie by both Richards and Mendoza after the successful films "Imagine You and Me" and their recent TV series "Destined To Be Yours."

Directed by Adolf Alix, Eat Bulaga's first ever telemovie that will redefine love, promise and commitment. The story that will tell us what "Love is..." will be premiered on the show on October 21, 2017 on GMA Network.

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CHRISTMAS COUNTDOWN: We only have 72 days to go before we commemorate the birthday of Jesus Christ, and 79 days remaining before we usher in the new year full of prosperity and good vibes to everyone.

Till my next blog post,

Cheers!

FORMER TV5 ARTIST SOPHIE ALBERT INKS CONTRACT WITH GMA ARTIST CENTER

Someday, you're going to be someone's best author.

Own your story. Though some chapters reveal themselves in the form of pain, they still are purposeful and have their place in your growth and evolution. Though you find yourself in some unwanted plot twists, option is yours to leave the story or at the very least, do some serious editing. Believe that the future can be better, you just need to step up and take responsibility for making it so. Make your life a magnificent story – begin by realizing that you are the author and everyday you have the opportunity to write a new page. Trust God. He'll make the next chapters of your story beautiful. He'll redeem your story by surrounding you with people who need to hear what you have to tell and retell for them to learn and guide their future. Trust He is writing your best seller.

Thank you for life, and all the little ups and downs that make it worth living. Faith teaches us to believe no matter what situation we're having right now. Hold on, be strong, don't give up. God woks in ways we cannot see. Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired, and success achieved. Don't bury your thoughts, put your vision to reality. Wake Up and Live! Trust our positive instincts and not be afraid to take risks or wait for some miracle to come knocking at our door. You are the author of your life. Make it beautiful. Maintain a positive focus in life no matter what is going on around.

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It's official! Former TV5 artist and Artista Academy alumnus Sophie Albert officially signs contract with GMA Artist Center today, October 13, 2017. Present in the contract signing is her talent manager Direk Manny Valera and GMA's Senior Assistant Vice President for Alternative Productions Gigi Santiago-Lara. Expect more of Sophie Albert in her upcoming projects on GMA Network. Congratulations and welcome to the Kapuso Network, Sophie! (Photo courtesy of GMA Artist Center)

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CHRISTMAS COUNTDOWN: We only have 73 days to go before Santa Claus snoops at your door and 80 days remaining before we usher in the new year full of prosperity and good vibes to everyone.

Till my next blog post,

Cheers!

BILLBOARD HOT 100 TOP 20 COUNTDOWN for the Week of October 21, 2017

TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT:

The most important thing is to enjoy your life. To be HAPPY. It's all that matters. - Audrey Hepburn

Your life is an occasion. Rise to it. Keep your sense of humor, keep your interest in things, keep your vitality intact. Be happy anywhere you go. For when your mind is happy, you see truth wherever you look. Truth is all there is. It’s like when you’ve learned how to read – you can then read anywhere you go. You find God anywhere you go. To not miss out on happiness is to not not miss out on Him. Have a happy journey.

The art of being happy lies in the power of finding happiness in ordinary things. Life doesn't force us to be the best, it only asks that we try our best. The greatest happiness of life is the conviction that we are loved, loved for ourselves, or rather loved in spite of ourselves.The happiest people in the world are not those who have no problems but those who learn to live with things that are less than perfect."Let my soul smile through my heart and my heart smile through my eyes, that I may scatter rich smiles in sad hearts." Happiness is not something you postpone for the future; it is something you design for the present. Think how really precious is the time you have to spend, whether it's at work or with your family. Every minute should be enjoyed and savored.

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BILLBOARD HOT 100 TOP 20 COUNTDOWN
For the week of October 21, 2017

DISCLAIMER: This week's most popular songs across all genres, ranked by radio airplay audience impressions as measured by Nielsen Music, sales data as compiled by Nielsen Music and streaming activity data provided by online music sources.

1. BODAK YELLOW (Money Moves ) - Cardi B (LW: 1)
2. ROCKSTAR - Post Malone ft. Savage (LW: 2)
3. MI GENTE (My People) - J Balvin and Willy William ft. Beyonce (LW: 21)
4. 1-800-273-8255 - Logic ft. Alessia Cara and Khalid (LW: 4)
5. LOOK WHAT YOU MADE ME DO - Taylor Swift (LW: 3)
6. FEEL IT STILL - Portugal. The Man (LW: 7)
7. THUNDER - Imagine Dragons (LW: 17)
8. SORRY NOT SORRY - Demi Lovato (LW: 10)
9. DESPACITO - Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee ft. Justin Bieber (LW: 5)
10. UNFORGETTABLE - French Montana  ft. Swae Lee (LW: 6)
11. BELIEVER - Imagine Dragons (LW: 8)
12. RAKE IT UP - Yo Gotti ft. Nicki Minaj (LW: 9)
13. TOO GOOD AT GOODBYES - Sam Smith (LW: 14)
14. STRIP THAT DOWN - Liam Payne ft. Quavo (LW: 12)
15. ATTENTION - Charlie Puth (LW: 11)
16. BANK ACCOUNT - 21 Savage (LW: 15)
17. THERE'S NOTHING HOLDIN' ME BACK - Shawn Mendes (LW: 16)
18. SLOW HANDS - Niall Horan (LW: 13)
19. WHAT LOVERS DO - Maroon 5 ft. SZA (LW: 20)
20. SHAPE OF YOU - Ed Sheeran (LW: 19)

The Billboard Hot 100 Top 20 chart will be published every Thursday in this blog page. Be sure to check out what favourite foreign songs have made it to the top 20.



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CHRISTMAS COUNTDOWN: We only have 74 days to go before Santa Claus snoops at your door and 81 days remaining before we usher in the new year full of prosperity and good vibes to everyone.

Till my next blog post,

Cheers!

GMA NETWORK FIRST PH TV NETWORK TO OFFER CLOSED CAPTIONING

GMA Network is the first Philippine TV network in the country to officially roll out its closed captioning on some of its programs broadcast on GMA Network and GMA News TV.

This is in compliance to Republic Act 10905 which requires "all franchise holders or operators of television stations to broadcast or present their programs with closed caption option..."

The network tried a test broadcast with closed captioning feature on Septembber 28 for the movie "Mission Impossible," which aired during the program Kapuso Movie Festival block.

With closed captioning, viewers will now be able to see the text description of the movie or program's dialogue and other key non-speech elements (such as music, effects, etc) at the bottom of the screens. The said feature also aims to become beneficial to those who are deaf or who have difficulty in their hearing.

The closed captioning feature is set to roll out on GMA Network and GMA News TV this month.

Until my next blog post,

Cheers!

Today's Food for Thought (October 11, 2017) and Billboard Philippines Top 20 Countdown for October 9, 2017

Woodrow Wilson says: The man who is swimming against the stream knows the strength of it.

What you experience empowers you. And true power takes place when as you face adversities and oppositions, you are able to hold on determined to make it through. When as you go 'beyond your depth', you are able to swim against the current and make it upstream. Swim with God. For no matter if you keep your head above water, in time you will tire. In the deep end, when you feel the waters overcoming you, that is where He wants you to want Him; where He wants you to know He is your buoyancy in your swim. Rough waters and all, He'll carry you through the shore safe and dry.

Experience is the thing that puts the muscle and the breath and the warm blood into any activities you want to accomplish. Life is a constant struggle. Without struggling, man cannot succeed. Life is made of small jumps over great obstacles. It's in the courage of getting through them that makes life challenging and exciting. Accept the challenges so that you can feel the exhilaration of victory. It's lack of faith that makes people afraid of meeting challenges, It's important for you to understand that your experience facing and overcoming adversity is actually one of your biggest advantages. My friends, love is better than anger. Hope is better than fear. Optimism is better than despair. So let us be loving, hopeful and optimistic. And we'll change the world.

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BILLBOARD PHILIPPINES TOP 20 COUNTDOWN (issued on October 9, 2017)

DISCLAIMER: The week’s most popular international and local songs across all genres ranked by streaming activity data from Spotify and YouTube, and download sales data from Apple Music; compiled by Nielsen Music.

1. YOUNG, DUMB AND BROKE - Khalid (Last week's number 2) 
2. DESPACITO - Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee ft. Justin Bieber (Last week's number 1)
3. LOOK WHAT YOU MADE ME DO - Taylor Swift (Last week's number 3)
4. I'M THE ONE - DJ Khaled (Last week's number 4)
5. SHAPE OF YOU - Ed Sheeran (Last week's number 7)
6. TOO GOOD AT GOODBYES - Sam Smith (Last week's number 6)
7. MARMALADE - Macklemore ft. Lil Yachty (Last week's number 5)
8. DNA - BTS (Last week's number 35)
9. TWO LESS LONELY PEOPLE IN THE WORLD (Official Movie Theme Song of "Kita-Kita") - KZ Tandingan (Last week's number 12)
10. DIVE - Ed Sheeran (Last week's number 14)
11. DAHIL SA IYO - Inigo Pascual (Last week's number 11)
12. VERSACE ON THE FLOOR - Bruno Mars (Last week's number 9)
13. THAT'S WHAT I LIKE - Bruno Mars (Last week's number 8)
14. CLOSER - The Chainsmokers ft. Halsey (Last week's number 10)
15. NEW RULES - Dua Lipa (Last week's number 18)
16. ATTENTION - Charlie Puth (Last week's number 16)
17. LOCATION - Khalid (Last week's number 13)
18. ROCKABYE - Clean Bandit ft. Sean Paul and Anne Marie (Last week's number 15)
19. iSPY - KYLE ft. Lil Yachty (Last week's number 19)
20. DUSK TILL DAWN - Zayn Malik ft. Sia (last week's number 17)

The Billboard Philippines Hot 20 chart will be published every Wednesday in this blog page. Be sure to check out what favourite local and foreign songs have made it to the top 20.

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CHRISTMAS COUNTDOWN: We only have 75 days to go before Santa Claus snoops at your door and 82 days remaining before we usher in the new year full of prosperity and good vibes to everyone.

Till my next blog post,

Cheers!  

Today's Food for Thought (October 10, 2017)

The first step towards getting somewhere  is to decide that you are not going to stay where you are. - Chauncey Depew

Fear not when a situation arises that indicates a change. This has to happen in order for something new and wonderful to emerge. Drop the part that cries out in resistance to make space for yet-to-come surprises. See where change wants to take you, it's beautiful beyond belief. Discomfort may get in the way, but there is growth in the process. Trust the process and feel the connectedness of all that is. Trust that God has planned the changes in your life with infinite wisdom. All He intends is for you to become the person it takes to accomplish His plans in you. Walk with Him – He knows the way through.

"May love not fear be the engine of change." Fear not for I am with you, says the Lord. The heart that has a firm faith is not frightened by obstacles because it knows well that God's love does not abandon those who trust in Him. Life continues whatever happens. All we need is to be positive and be brave with all the challenges we encounter. Faith in God is still the best armor.There is always something good that comes out in every life, experience. Good things become good memories, while bad times become good lessons. Life is good when we walk with the Lord. Always put your trust in Him. Have a nice day, everyone.

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CHRISTMAS COUNTDOWN: We only have 76 days to go before Christmas 2017 and 83 days remaining before 2017 ends.  

Today's Food for Thought (October 9, 2017)

The difference between hope and despair is a different way of telling stories from the same facts. - Alain de Botton

Life is a series of challenges – when body and mind are stretched to their limits to overcome. Despair not. For it is during moments of wiggling in the dark that you most learn about yourself. That you most value the light. Confront challenges with hope and embrace them in complete gratitude. No matter the situation, discontent is never justified. All is opportunity and privilege to venture and grow. God uses your struggles to reveal His great sufficiency. Only when you pass hardship, will He give you something wonderful. Only when you endure difficulty, will He give you something amazing. So let Him work through you and trust that even when all doors remain closed, He will open up new ones only for you.

Life has a series of new beginnings, of falling down and getting up again. When we fail, we think of giving up, but God uses our failures to make us wiser. Accept the challenges so that you can feel the exhilaration of victory. Happiness doesn't depend on any external conditions, it is governed by our mental attitude. Develop an attitude of gratitude and give thanks for everything that happens to you, knowing that every step forward is a step toward achieving something bigger and better than your current situation. Life is a succession of lessons which must be lived to be understood. No room for regrets, only HOPE for what is to come. Choose to be happy. Find joy in the simplest thing and see beauty in each person you meet. Remind yourself that no pain comes to us without purpose. 

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CHRISTMAS COUNTDOWN: We only have 77 days to go before Christmas 2017 and 84 days remaining before 2017 ends.  

Today's Food for Thought (October 8, 2017)

If God doesn't give you what you want, it isn't what you need.

Have faith that understands why some of the things you want are not meant for you to have. Why some doors you want badly to enter remain closed and no matter the pushing and weeping, are not meant to open. Just as valuable as open doors, closed doors are gifts. They teach you and guide you and make you stronger. Trust that God would never withhold anything truly good from you. Trust that when He says 'yes', it is because He loves you and when He says 'no', it is because He loves you. He sees things you do not see and while they do not make sense to you now, one day you will see what He is up to – only the best for you.

Sometimes God gives us orange when we asked for an apple because He knows that the season won't give us the sweetest one. Everything is beautiful in His own time. God is good, for beyond darkness, He gives us light. Beyond our nightmares, He gives us dreams. Beyond our tears, He gives us comfort. God always plan the best things for us. Sometimes we feel being left out, but actually God is saving the better one than what we actually asked for. We just have to be strong to persevere in life. Hold on to God always. Don't run ahead of God. Let Him direct your steps. He has plans and He has time. God's clock is never early or late. It is always strikes on time. 

Blessed Sunday, everyone.

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CHRISTMAS COUNTDOWN: We only have 78 days to go before Christmas 2017 and 85 days remaining before 2017 ends.  

Today's Food for Thought (October 7, 2017)

While I dance I cannot judge. I cannot hate. I cannot separate myself from life. I can only be joyful and while. This is why I dance. - Hans Bos

Life is a dance. Dance to uncover the mystery that life's music conceals. Step to the music to help you discover your own unique rhythm. The dance of life can be fast, slow, wild, or peaceful. At times you stumble and fall and miss the beat. But when you know that God is your dancing partner, you will not stop dancing, you will not cease living. He is forever hugging, leading, guiding, and even carrying you. Dance to feel Him in every moment. Every beat with Him, every step with Him.

To dance is to be out of yourself: Larger, more beautiful, more powerful. Those who think they have no time for bodily exercise will sooner or later have to find time for illness. Dance, dance, dance. It's a form of exercise, both mind and body. Dance as if nobody is watching. Dance with the rhythm of music.Stay true to yourself, yet always be open to learn. Work hard, and never give up on your dreams, even when nobody else believes they can come true but you. A healthy, happy attitude is contagious but don't wait to catch it from others. Be a carrier. To keep the body in good health is a duty, otherwise we shall not be able to keep our mind strong and clear.

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CHRISTMAS COUNTDOWN: We only have 79 days to go before Christmas 2017 and 86 days remaining before 2017 ends.  

Today's Food for Thought (October 6, 2017)

Each day comes bearing its own gifts. Untie the ribbons. - Ruth Ann Schabacker

The fullness of life comes wrapped in all sacred times – of relationships and goals and experiences that are at times enjoyable, other times difficult. When you fully appreciate that life is a gift, you will not squander a moment of it. When you understand that things do not happen to you but for you and your benefit, you will not miss the chance to return the favor to the Giver. By living consciously and purposefully no matter the roadblocks and miseries, you come in harmony with God – the Giver. And He blesses you with more; gifts of peace, love, abundance, joy, and contentment.

Life is a gift. Let us cherish the moment when we're empty but happy, tired but inspired, down but smiling, feeling lost but living for a cause. God gives us a loving Spirit so we can be a true person, not just gifted with a mind that can understand but with a heart that truly cares. He gave us two gifts: one is a choice, the other, chance. The choice of good life and the chance to make it the best. God is not unjust. He will not forget your good work and the love you have shown Him as you have helped His people and continue to help them. He will always repays caring acts. It may not be with money or goods, but often, He repays with happiness, good health, success and love. Be happy. God is always with us.

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CHRISTMAS COUNTDOWN: We only have 80 days to go before Christmas 2017 and 87 days remaining before 2017 ends.     

Today's Food for Thought (October 5, 2017)

There's not enough room in my mind for both worry and faith. You must decide which one will live there.

Do not allow worry to take over your mind. For whatever is going to happen will happen, whether you worry or not. The journey itself is going to change you, so you don’t have to worry about memorizing the route you took to accomplish that change. For better or for worse, cultivate your own little garden. For better or for worse, play your own little instrument in the orchestra of life. Have faith that assures, insures and endures. Praise more to remind yourself of life's wonder and the ultimate outworking of good. Hold on to the truth that God is always present, even in challenging circumstances. Divine order prevails.

Do you know why God blessed you another morning to wake up? It's to forget the pains of yesterday, and see the change the new day has brought, to dance and laugh again, to make up the wrong things you've done, to see your friends, to love again, to make others feel happy. It's more than just another long day ahead. It's God's way of reminding you that He cares and loves everyone of us. The larger our faith, the lesser our fear; the greater our trust, the smaller our doubt, the stronger our belief, the weaker our worries, and though life is so complicated, it's always beautiful. Walls of worry surround us everyday and we can never run away. But remember, walls only block the sides, never the sky.

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CHRISTMAS COUNTDOWN: We only have 81 days to go before Christmas 2017 and 88 days remaining before 2017 ends.    

Today's Food for Thought (October 4, 2017)

Go for it now. The future is promised to no one. - Wayne Dyer

Get started now, eventually you'll get ahead. Don't wait for some future time to be good to people to find peace for yourself. Forgive now and let go of things that weigh you down in your journey. Be happy now. Don't wait for something outside of yourself to make you happy in the future. For no one knows what the future holds and the only time you have complete control is right now. As you do now, people, situations, and events will conspire to make things right and better for you. God has given you 'now' that you may do things He has put in your heart to do and complete. Everything He intends for you to do is worth doing and it’s worth doing now.

It's a new day! Speak with kindness, act with humility and let God be ever present in you heart. The best way to start a new day is to clean your heart: no hatred, no fear, no shadow of loneliness. Enjoy your gift of life. Tomorrow is the only day in the year that appeals to a lazy man. When you are successful, always remember that sometime, somehow, someone gave you a lift that started it all, and you are indebted for life till you help other persons the way you were helped. God never promised us an easy journey in life, only safety on board. If God is with you, you can be sure how the journey is going to end.

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CHRISTMAS COUNTDOWN: We only have 82 days to go before Christmas 2017 and 89 days remaining before 2017 ends.   

Today's Food for Thought (October 3, 2017)

With every deed you are sowing a seed, though the harvest you may not see. - Ella Wheeler Wilcox

You reap the results of your actions, to the intentions you bring to every moment you initiate. If you send out goodness or share that which is happy or pleasant within you, it becomes your way and the world responds accordingly. If you do the opposite, the world responds proportionately. God has given you the gift of discernment in the form of your life. That you may learn and relearn; uproot and grow. Be intentional about your own choices to build the legacy you hope to create and make sure they line up with His will. For the value and relevance of your faith in Him is a legacy that's not easily tossed aside.

If you treasure the beauty that shows all around you, and try to add some of your own, enjoy the companionship others can give you. Nothing in this life is ever easy. Sometimes even after doing our very best still we end up pretty short. But always remember "effort only releases its full rewards after one constantly refuses to give up." Never regret the choices you made, just believe in yourself and have faith. Life is not perfect. It's a blend of joy and sorrow. So wherever life leads you, it's because of a purpose. Life holds no promises to what will come our way. It makes no guarantees as what we will have. It just gives us choices and to make chances. Life is good when we walk with the Lord. Always put your trust in Him.

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CHRISTMAS COUNTDOWN: We only have 83 days to go before Christmas 2017 and 90 days remaining before 2017 ends.  

Today's Food for Thought (October 2, 2017)

There is a road from the eye to the HEART that doesn't go through the intellect. - G.K. - Chesterton

It is strange how often a heart must be broken before the years can make it wise. As the thinking instrument of your soul, your heart is made to break – it bursts open again and again so that it can see and hold evermore wonder; so it can seek enlightenment. For it is only when your heart breaks that you open yourself to asking God for help. You seek His help so you grasp the meaning of things revealed to the mind and apply the understanding to your heart. For when He searches you, He looks at the 'eyes of your understanding' – your heart.

Perhaps our eyes need to be washed by our tears once in a while so that we can see life with a clearer view again. Sometimes you have to laugh through the tears, smile through the pain so that you can live through the sorrow. Hear with your heart, see with your soul, be guided by a Hand that you cannot hold. Trust even if you can't see, that's how faith must be. The heart that has a firm faith is not frightened by obstacles because it knows well that God's love does not abandon those who trust in Him.

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CHRISTMAS COUNTDOWN: We only have 84 days to go before Christmas 2017 and 91 days remaining before 2017 ends. 

Today's Food for Thought (October 1, 2017)

Sometimes God tests you over and over because you failed the previous times and He wants you to pass.

God's love is not a love that exempts you from trial, but a love that always sees you through trials. He pushes you to the brink to challenge your faith. He brings you storms to make you bear through more rough weathers ahead. He surrounds you with conflict to make you overcome. When He closes a door, He does not always open a window. Sometimes He wants you to sit in the quiet darkness while He transforms your fear into trust. These tests are unannounced, they just come. He tests you to see if you are actually learning and advancing and growing. He tests you so He can show His capacity to provide and love and bless you.

God is good. For beyond the darkness, He gives you light. Beyond our nightmares, He gives us dreams. Beyond our tears, He gives us comfort. God is truly wise. He made sadness so we would know joy; pain so we could have pleasure; hate so we can love; and morning after night so we can face a new day with hope. When we walk with God daily, we need not be afraid. He is our shield, our protector, our Guide. He is our strength and comfort. God allows life to be rocky, not to let the rocks grind into dust but to polish us to become a brilliant GEM.

Blessed Sunday, everyone!

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CHRISTMAS COUNTDOWN: We only have 85 days to go before Christmas 2017 and 92 days remaining before 2017 ends.